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PATTERN NEW ERA CUTTING 
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TEN COMPLETE LESSONS 
FOR CUT-TO-MEASURE 
FOUNDATION PATTERNS, 
EMBRACING A THORO 
AND ACCURATE SYSTEM 
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BY ALBERT E. FERGUSON 

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PATTERN NEW ERA CUTTING 
SYSTEM. 

The New Era System of Cutting gives the correct foundation, starts you 
right (no guesswork) makes the work much easier, enables you to acquire confi- 
dence and make better fitting, better finished garments. 

Simplicity, Speed, Accuracy and Correct Lines being embodied in this Sys- 
tem, one may develop the Designing that makes for a distinct Individuality in 
Clothes. 

The New Era System consists of two pieces, i. e., large Square, which is used 
in drafting the patterns and smaller Square with two tapes attached for taking 
measures. 

The small patterns are drafted with a miniature square, from sample meas- 
ures as below. By placing miniature square on these patterns you may become 
familiar with the lines and curves and will find it a help in study. These lessons 
should enable you to cut the foundation patterns, the System being readily adapted 
to Fashion changes. 

Note: All New Era System Patterns are cut to actual measure — therefore 
you must "Allow for all seams" when cutting goods. 

SAMPLE MEASURE. 
WAIST. SKIRT. 

12 Neck. 40 Hip. 

7 Half Back. 40 Front. 

15 Full Back. 8 Hip Point. 

(>y2 Half Blade. 41 Side. 

9^ Center Back. 41 Back. 

8 Center Front. SLEEVE 

7 Front Arm ScYE. xrARMSrvF 

5 BACK ARM SCYE. 1 SHOULDER TO ELBOW. 

9 Side Neck^ ^j Length. 
lo Half Front. f Firow 

1 8 Full Front. '\ ^^,3- 

11/. Bust Point. ^ ^^^''• 

8 Underarm. EXTRA. 

24 Waist. 5/ Shoulder Length. 

Note: These sample measures are simply a help in studying the small pat- 
terns and are not intended as absolute authority for any standard figure. 

Special attention and care should be taken in placing the square with letter 
or number of curve at point indicated on the miniature patterns. 

Accuracy and constant practice are the elements leading to successful Cut- 
ting. 

Dressmakers and Tailors will find that by using the New Era System of 
Pattern Cutting they will be better able to impress their Clientele with the supe- 
riority of their methods — time being saved in fittings and work turned out faster. 



PATTERN— NEW ERA— CUTTING 
SYSTEM. 

Lesson No. i. Measuring. 

The subject or person to be measured should be dressed in such a way as to 
facilitate the process, wearing garments that are plain — so that the correct outline 
of the figure is accessible. The attitude should be a natural one— and the per- 
son taking the measure must use great care— the measurement being very impor- 
tant. As it is necessary to have the correct waist line, tie a cord, or tape, or 
buckle a strap around waist. Measure right side. 

Note: A regular 6o-inch tape measure is necessary in measuring. 

1. Neck Measure. Take snug measure around neck fairly well down on 
neck as shown on Figure I. 

(a) .Place under arm square up under right arm — place back tape squarely 
across back and front tape across front, letting them cross under left arm. These 
tapes must be level — making one continuous straight line around body. Keep arms 
down to hold square and tapes steady. 

2. Half Back. Use long tape; measure from center of back of neck to 
upper edge of back tape. (Fig. i). 

3. Full Back. Measure from center of back of neck to waist line, (long 
tape.) (Fig. I). 

4. Half Blade. One-half the entire width of back measured across should- 
er blades, (long tape.) (Fig. i). 

5. Center Back. Measure on back tape from Eyelet under the arm to cen- 
ter of the back of figure. (Fig. i). 

6. Center Front. Measure on front tape from Eyelet under the arm to 
center of front of figure. (Fig. 2). 

7. Front Arm Scye. Use front tape. Measure from Eyelet under arm 
up over shoulder to a point where shoulder seam should come (generally about 
Yz inch back from top of shoulder.) (Fig. 2). 

8. Back Arm Scye. Continue front tape over the shoulder and down to 
upper edge of back tape. Measure from end of Front Arm Scye (shoulder 
seam) to upper edge back tape. (Fig. i). 

9. Side Neck. From Eyelet under arm to point at side of neck, (this point 
being 1/6 of neck, from center of back of neck on right side.) Use front tape. 
(See Figs. I and 2). 

(a) Replace front tape across body and up under left arm, level with back 
tape. 

10. Half Front. (Use long tape.) Measure from Side Neck point to up- 
per edge of front tape at Center of Front. (Fig. 2). 

11. Full Front. (Use long tape.) Measure from Side Neck point to 
waist line at center of body front. (Fig. 2). 

12. Bust Point. (Use long tape.) Measure from Side Neck point to cen- 
ter (fullest part) of right bust. (Fig. 2). 



Lesson No. i— Continued. Measuring. 

13. Under Arm. (Use front tape.) Measure from Eyelet under arm down 
to waist line side. (Fig. 2). 

14. Waist. Snug measure around smallest part of waist line. (Fig. 2). 

(Use long tape). SKIRT MEASURE. (Fig. 3). 

I. Hip. Measure around hips — fullest part. (Generally 7 or 8 inches be- 
low waist line) . 



Front. Measure from center waist line front to floor. 



13. Hip Point. Measure on side from waist line to hip line. 



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Side. Measure on side from waist line to floor. 



5. Back. Measure from waist line center back to floor. 

(Use long tape). SLEEVE MEASURE. (Fig. 4). 

1. Arm Scye. Around top of arm and shoulder. 

2. iShoulder to Elbow. From top of arm at shoulder to point of Elbow. 
(Bend arm slightly). 

3. iLENGTH. From top of arm at shoulder to wrist. 

4. Elbow. Around Elbow (insert tape in bend, then double up arm). 

5. Hand. Around hand at knuckles (have hand open— fingers and thumb 
close together). 

Extra Length of Shoulder. From Side Neck point to end of Shoulder. 
This measure to be used as a check when pattern is drawn. Very important on 
stout and stooping figures. 

The various measurements are taken in regular order, as numbered on Dia- 
grams. 

The Under Arm Square must be placed firmly up under right arm and kept 
in one position until waist measure has been taken. 

Person being measured must keep arms down, and stay in position until meas- 
ure is complete. 

Patience and care in taking measures will be repaid by accuracy in patterns. 

A great many women do not realize what a change could be made in their 
appearance, and how much better they would look in garments that are cut to their 
measure. 

"Cut to measure garments" are, and always will be the choice of those who 
demand Individuality and the worth while essentials — Style, Fit and Finish in 
Clothes. 



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Lesson No. 2. Shirt Sleeve. 

Draw L/«(' /. Length, Sleeve Length Measure. (Use edge of paper). 

Draw Lines 2 and .,' at right angles to, and from each end of. Line I , length, 
Arm Scye Measure. 

Connect ends of Lines 2 and j" by Line 4. 

Dot Points "A" on Lines I and 4, both equal distances ( i '/. inches) from Line 
3- 

Dot Points "B" on Lines I and 4, both equal distances {y\ of Arm Scye Meas- 
ure) from Line J. 

Connect Points "A" by Line 5. 

Dot Point "C" on Line 5, distance (14 of Arm Scye) from Line 4. 

Connect Points "B" and "C" by "X" Back Arm Scye Curve (X at Point B.) 
(See Fig. 2). 

Connect "C" and "B" by Line 6. Dot center of Line 6. 

From center of Line 6 and down at right angles place Point "D," distance 
(3/4 of Arm Scye.) With Point "D" as a center, length "D" to "C" as a radius, 
connect Points "C" and "B" with arc. Note: Use large square in drawing this 
arc, inserting pencil point in hole and holding right angle of square at Point "D." 
(See Fig. 2). 

Dot Points "E" on L/nt' 2, distance between them being Hand Measure plus 
three (3) inches; both points being equal distances from Lines I and 4. (The ex- 
tra 3 inches being allowed for fullness). 

Connect Points "E" and "B" by Lines J and 8. 

Draw Line Q (plaquet opening) starting 1/2 of Hand Measure from Point 
"E," at right angles to Line 2, length 8 inches. 

Top of CufT, Line 10, can be drawn about 3 inches from, and parallel to 
Line 2. 

When drawing Arc "C" to "B" place the right angle or eyelet of large 
square on center Point "D," then place pencil point in hole that measures same as 
"D" to "C;" holding square firmly with finger at point "D," swing the long end 
around, drawing the Arc from "C" to "B." 

If more fullness is desired at top of sleeve place center Point "D" nearer 
Line d, also for a very full sleeve add an inch or more to Arm Scye before draw- 
ing pattern. 

If less is desired at top, place center Point "D" farther away from Line 6, 
also for a very narrow sleeve, deduct an inch or more from Arm Scye measure be- 
fore drawing pattern. 

Note: Take each step carefully, and do not try for speed until you under- 
stand the measures and become familiar with curves. All patterns and all styles 
are built on correct foundations, and constant faithful practice will make each 
succeeding lesson easier. 

In practice mark each curve and write name of measurements on patterns. 

Mark each section of pattern "Alloiv for all seams." 



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PATTERN— NEW ERA— CUTTING 

SYSTEM. 

Lesson No. 3. Shirt Waist. 

In drafting Shirt Waist pattern we add 14 inch to each of following meas- 
ures, i. e., Back Arm Scye, Front Arm Scye, Side Neck and Half Front. To the 
Center Front we add i inch. These additions are made in order to make gar- 
ment easy in fit. 

Draw Base Litie I. (Straight edge of paper can be used as Base Line). 
(Fig. I). 

Draw Back Neck Line 2, length mdicated on Square. (Fig. l). 

Dot Half Back and Full Back on Line I, both measurements from center of 
Back Neck. (Fig. i). 

Draw Line 3 at Full Back point. Length i^ inches, from and at right angles 
to Line I. (Fig. l). 

Draw Line 4 from Base Line I at Back of Neck through end of Line J, ex- 
tending 3 inches beyond. (Fig. l). 

Draw Line 5 at Half Back Dot and at right angles to Base Line I. (Fig. l). 

From intersection Lines 4 and 5 (Center Back) Dot Half Blade, also from 
same point. Dot Center Back Measure, locating Eyelet. (Fig. 2). 

From Eyelet, Dot Center Front, also Center Front plus i inch. 

Draw Line 6 from Half Blade point and at right angles to Line 5 (distance 
6 or 7 inches). 

Draw Back Arm Scye Curve, starting on L?«e 5 and ending square on Lz«^ (^ 
— distance Back Arm Scye Measure plus 54 inch; this gives us top of Back Shoul- 
der Seam. (Fig. 2). 

Draw Neck Curve from a point ^ inch up from end of Line 2, to top of Base 
Line I (Fig. 2). 

Draw "A" Curve from top of Back Arm Scye to top of Back Neck Curve 
(back shoulder.) (Fig. 2). 

With Eyelet as a center, distance Side Neck plus J4 inch, draw Arc No. i. 

With Center Front as center, distance Half Front plus 34 inch, draw Arc 
No. 2, intersecting Arc No. i. 

With intersection of Arc No. i and No. 2 as a center, distance equal to 
Shoulder Length, draw Arc No. 3. 

Note: These Arcs are drawn with Large Square, using the right angle as 
a center point, and placing pencil in right measurement hole. 

Draw Front Arm Scye Curve plus J4 inch, starting with arrow on Eyelet 
and meeting Arc No. 3 (top Front Shoulder.) (Fig. 2). 

Draw Curve "i" from top Front Arm Scye to intersection Arcs No. i and 
No. 2 (front shoulder.) (Fig. 2). 

Dot Center Neck as indicated on Square, measure on Arc No. 2 from inter- 
section Arcs No. I and No. 2. (Fig. 3). 



Lesson No. 2— Continued. Shirt Waist. 

Draw Line J from Center Neck point through Center Front plus i inch 
point, making this line length of square or longer. 

Draw Front Neck Curve, placing the front neck size at intersection Arcs No. 
I and No. 2, ending curve with letter "A" on Line 7. 

Dot Waist line on Line 7 — distance Full Front Measure from Side Neck 
point — then draw a line from this point at right angles to Line J, length 4 inches. 

Draw a line 3 inches below— length 5 inches, also at right angles to Line 7. 

Draw Under Arm L/«<' 8 from a point i]^ inches from Half Blade and at 
right angles to Line 5. (See Note for large figures.) Dot Under Arm Measure 
on Line 8 and draw Arc through this point, using top of line as a center. 

Dot a point on this Arc, 54 of Waist from end of Full Back, (Line J,) draw 
Line g. 

Draw "4" Curve from end of Line Q to top of Under Arm Line 8. 

Draw Curve "A" from end of Line g down to 3-inch point on Under Arm 
Line 8. 

Draw Line 10. 

Dot lYi inches toward front on Under Arm Arc. 

Draw "A" Curve from this i^^^-inch point up to top of Under Arm Line 8. 

Draw Curve "i" from this ii/2-inch point down to 3-inch point at end of 
Line 8. 

Draw Curve "i" (waist line) to end of 4-inch line front. 

Draw Curve "i" bottom waist to end of 5-inch line front. 

Note: For figures having large waist lines the Under Arm Line 8 can be 
placed 2 inches or more from Half Blade point, also for very stout figures the back 
Line 4 can run more direct — that is, it need be set in but i inch or less on Line 3. 

Allow for all seams. 



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Lesson No. 4. Dress Sleeve. 

Draw Line I , length, length of Sleeve Measure. 

Draw Line 2 at lower end of, and at right angles to, Line I , length approx- 
imately 6 inches. 

Dot 13/l-inch point up on Line I , from Line 2; draw Line J from this Dot, 
to Line 2, length 1/2 of Hand Measure. 

Dot y\ Arm Scye at top on Line I. 

Dot Shoulder to Elbow Measure on Line I. 

Draw Line 4 at Shoulder to Elbow Dot, length approximately 8 inches, at 
right angles to Line I. 

Dot i^ inch on Line 4 from Line I. 

Dot J/2 of Elbow Measure on Line 4 from i^/^-inch dot. 

Draw Line 5 at 34 Arm Scye Dot, length i inch. 

Draw Line 6 at top of Line I , length Yi of Arm Scye, at right angles to 
Line I . 

Draw "2" Front Arm Scye Curve at top, from end of Line 6 to end of Line 5. 

Draw "X" Curve from end of Line 6 to end of Line 5. 

Draw "B" Curve from end of Line 5 to i^-inch dot on Line 4; draw "B" 
Curve from 15^-inch dot on Line 4 to i>4-inch dot on Line I at lower end. 

Draw Line J and Line 8, meeting at a point >^-inch out from y^ Elbow Dot. 

Finish Elbow by a "B" Curve through ^ Elbow Dot connecting Lines 7 
and 8. 

Fold on Lines 7 and 8 — fullness on under arm at elbow to be gathered or 
plaited as shown on miniature sleeve. After folding and plaiting, trace top of un- 
der arm (Curve "X"). 

If a snug fit is desired at wrist, deduct from Hand Measure, making Line 3, 
3^ inches, plus or minus; in this case sleeve may be open at wrist, to be buttoned 
or snapped, in order to get hand through. 

Note: In figuring thirds and fourths, see large Square (Skirt Side) where 
these divisions are on the scale. 

Allow for all seams. 



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Lesson No. 5. Skirts— Part One. 

(See Figs. I and 2). 

Place Square on Center Front Line (use edge of paper for Center Front) and 
with Square in first position as shown on Diagram i, draw Line I , length about 
8 inches. 

Dot Front, length as shown on square, indicated by Hip Measure. Push 
Square ahead to this dot, draw Line A, extending this line a trifle beyond end of 
square (right angles to Line l). 

Place pencil firmly at top of Line A and with this as a pivot, push long end 
of Square up until the inside of short end is >^ inch away from end of Line A. 

Draw Line B, and Line 2 at right angles to B. (Make Line 2, lo inches or 
more) . 

Dot Side, length as shown on square, indicated by Hip Measure. Push 
Square ahead to this dot, draw Line C (right angles to Line 2) extending this 
line a trifle beyond end of square. 

Place pencil firmly at top of Line C and with this as a pivot, push long end of 
Square up until the inside of short end is ^ inch away from end of Line C. 

Draw Line D, and Line J at right angles to D. (Make Line J, lo inches or 
more). 

Dot Side, length as shown on Square indicated by Hip Measure. Push 
Square ahead to this dot, draw Line E (right angles to Line j) extending this line 
a trifle beyond end of Square. 

Place pencil firmly at top of Line E and with this as a pivot, push long end 
of Square up until the inside of short end is i inch away from end of Line E. 

Draw Line F, and Line 4 at right angles to F. (Make Line 4, 8 inches or 
more). 

Dot Back, length as shown on Square, indicated by Hip Measure. Push 
Square ahead to this dot, draw Line G (at right angles to Line 4) extending this 
line a trifle beyond end of Square. 

Place pencil firmly at top of Line G and with this as a pivot, push long end 
of Square up until the inside of short end is i inch away from end of Line G. 

Draw Line H which is center line of Back of Skirt. 

Lines 1 , 2, J, and 4 are extended in order to have a line ahead, to insure 
accurate right angles when Lines A, C, E, and G are drawn. 

The widths for Front and Back panels, are indicated by figures, according to 
Hip Measure, on inside straightedge; widths for Side panels, according to Hip 
Measure, in second column. (See Skirts on large Square). 



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Lesson No. 5. Skirts— Part Two. 

(See Figs. 3 and 4). 

Extend Line B, Line D, Line F and Line H (Center Back), as shown on 
lower Fig. J. 

Dot Hip Point Measure up on Line D, distance to be measured from Hip 
Line — this gives us the Waist Line on the side. 

Dot Waist line on Line H, distance depends on comparison of Back Length 
with Side Length. If these Measures are similar use Hip Point Measure. If the 
Back is longer than the Side, add the difference to this Measure. If Back is 
shorter than Side, deduct the difference. 

In Miniature pattern the measures of Side and Back are similar, therefore 
distance is 8 inches (Hip Point) up on Line D and 8 inches up on Line H. 

Dot Waist line on Center Front — this distance also, is determined by compar- 
ing Front Length with Side Length. 

In miniature pattern, the Front Length is i inch less than the Side Length, 
therefore we take i inch from Hip Point Measure and measure up 7 inches on 
Center Front, from Hip Line. 

We now have Waist Line on Front, Side and Back — Waist Line on Line B, 
is on a straight line between Front and Side Waist Line and Waist Line on Line 
F, on a straight line between Side and Back Waist Line. 

Measure the distance on the Waist Line between Center Front and Center 
Back. 

All over one-half of Waist Line will be cut out in Darts on Lines B, D and F. 

Take largest dart out of Side on Line D, next largest in back on Line F, and 
smallest dart at front on Line B. Use straight lines on Front and Back Darts, let- 
ting the lines meet in each case about i inch above the Hip Line. Use Curves "B" 
and "2" as shown on Side Dart — Line D. Draw Waist Line between darts as 
shown. 

In Front Dart take most of the dart toward the back, while on Side and 
Back Darts take the most out of front as shown in lesson patterns. 

Always check Waist and Hip Line measures. 

In drafting complete skirt, first deduct the Hip Point Measure from the Side 
Measure. The remainder, being length from the Hip Line to the floor, on all sides 
of skirt. 

Example from "Sample Measure." 

4i = Side Length — deduct Hip Point (8 inches) and result or remainder is 33 
inches. 

At start, locate Hip Line, measuring up from lower edge of paper (in sam- 
ple measure 33 inches.) At this point start in on Hip foundation as per lesson 
Part I. 



Lesson No. s— Continued. Skirts— Part Two. 

If student has a 45-inch skirt stick, simply place it with right measurement at 
Hip when drawing Lines Center Front, "D" and "H," extending them from bot- 
tom of skirt, up to correct measures above Hip Line, as per Measure Slip for 
Front, Side and Back. 

If you are not supplied with skirt stick, make Hip Line and Waist Line first 
as per Fig. j, then add on necessary length, as found by deducting Hip Point from 
Side Measure. 

All New Era Skirt Patterns are started at Hip Line. 

In making Skirt Patterns for figures that are full at front (where Front 
Length equals or exceeds Side) draw front Dart with Curves. 

This Six-Gore (straight panel Front and Back) Skirt is a good practical 
foundation for' all Skirts. 

See Fig. 2 showing foundation Hip Line with offsets, for Narrow, Medium 
and Wide Skirts. 

Where High Waist Line is desired simply add on necessary length at top 
when cutting. 

In lesson figures the darts are exaggerated in order to illustrate clearly the 
proportions for front and back of each dart, also length of skirt is shortened to 
conform with page. 

If you wish to cut this pattern into four pieces, be sure to notch the gore lines 
as shown on Fig 4. 

Allow for all seams. 



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Lesson No. 6. Tight Lining. 

Draw Base Line I (or use edge of paper). 

Draw Back Neck Line 2. 

Dot Half Back and Full Back on Line I. 

Draw Line J at Full Back Point, at right angles to Base Line I. 

Dot 13/2 inch, Dot 134 inch, Dot i inch, as indicated by heavy marks on Square 
all on Line J. 

Special: Where Waist Measures 29 or more make first Dot i inch, second 
Dot i^ inches, third Dot i inch. 

Draw Line 4 from Back of Neck to i^^-inch dot on Line 3. 

Draw Line 5 at Half Back Dot at right angles to Base Line I . 

From intersection of Lines 4 and 5, Dot Half Blade. 

Dot Eyelet on Line 5 — distance being Center Back Measure from Line 4. 

Dot Center Front from Eyelet, on Line 5. 

Draw Line 6 at Half Blade Dot, at right angles to Line j, length 6 or 7 inches. 

Draw Back Arm Scye Curve starting on Line 5 and ending squarely on Line 
6, distance being Back Arm Scye Measure. 

Draw Neck Curve from a point Vj inch up from end of Line 2 to top of Base 
Line I . 

Draw "A" Curve (back shoulder) from Back Arm Scye to Neck Curve. 

With Eyelet as a center, draw Arc i, distance, Side Neck Measure. 

With Center Front as a center, draw Arc 2, distance Half Front Measure. 

With intersection of Arcs i and 2 as a center, draw Arc 3, distance to equal 
Shoulder Length. 

Draw Front Arm Scye Curve starting with arrow on Eyelet and meeting 
Arc No. 3. 

Draw Curve "i" from top of Front Arm Scye to intersection of Arcs i and 2 
(Front Shoulder). 

Dot Center Neck as indicated on Square, to be measured on Arc 2, starting 
from intersection of Arcs i and 2. 

Draw Line 7 from Center Neck Dot through Center Front Dot. Make this 
line length of Square or longer. 

Draw Front Neck Curve, placing neck size at intersection Arcs i and 2 and 
letter A on Line 7. 

Dot Full Front on Line J , to be measured from intersection of Arcs i and 2. 

Draw Line 10 at Full Front Dot, and at right angles to Line 7— (Line 10 is 
Waist Line), Dot i inch — then 23^-inch points on Line 10. 



Lesson No. 6~Continued. 



Tight Lining. 



From zYz-'mch point draw a line up from and at right angles to Line lo, dis- 
tance to be 3 inches. 

Draw Line 8 passing through a point equi-distant from Center Front and 
Eyelet, distance Bust Point Measure. 

'Draw Line 9 from end of and at right angles to Line 8, ending on Line 7. 

Draw "4" Curve from i-inch point on Line 10 to end of Line g on Line 7. 

Draw Line II from a point 3^ inch back of Eyelet and at right angles to 
Line 5 (distance 16 inches or more). 

Dot Under Arm Measure on Line II. This gives Waist Line under the arm. 
From this point draw waist line back to Line j. 

Dot y2 inch each side of Under Arm Dot. Draw Curve "D" and Curve "4" 
from these }^-inch Dots, meeting at top of Line 1 1. 

Dot a point for top of Back Seam 2 inches from top of Back Arm Scve on 
"A" Curve. 

Draw "4" Curve starting at i >^-inch Dot on Line 3 to 2-inch point on shoul- 
der. Draw "3" Curve from i-inch Dot on Line 3 meeting "4" Curve about half 
way between Line 5 and top of shoulder. 

Dot Side Back as indicated by waist size on Square from i-inch Dot ("3" 
Curve) on Line 3. 

Dot Side Back (same distance) from Under Arm "4" Curve, on Ltw^ j. 

Draw Curve "2" from these side Back Dots meeting at Back Arm Scye, pass- 
ing through Half Blade Dot. Dot 2-inch point on front Shoulder Curve "i," for 
top of Front Seam. 

Draw Curve "B" from this point meeting top of 3-inch line at Waist. 

Dot Balance Waist Line (distance indicated on Square) from "D" Curve 
under Arm toward front. 

Draw Bust Curve starting on Curve "B," placing arrow on Line Q and pass- 
ing through Balance Waist Line Dot, length of this Bust Curve to be y^ inch less 
than the opposite side of dart. 

Draw Waist Line, (balance Waist Line), from "D" Curve Under Arm to end 
of Bust Curve. 

Draw Line 12, length Hip Point measurement, to a point y. inch from Line I. 

Draw Line 1 3 (right angles to Line 3). 

Dt&w Line 1 4 to end of Line 13. 

Draw Line !§ (right angles to Line 3). 

Draw Line 1 6 to end of Line I S. 

Note: Lines 12, 13, 14, 15, 1 6 to equal Hip Point Measure. Dot Hip Point 
Measure down from Waist on Line II. 

Draw Curve "i" to point i '/' inches back from end of Hip Point. (Line ll). 



Lesson No. b— Continued. Tight Lining. 

Draw Curve "A" to point 3/2 inch in front of Hip Point. (Line 1 1). 

Draw Lines IJ and 18 from, and at right angles to Line 10, length Hip 
Point Measure. 

Draw Line IQ, at right angles to a line drawn across dart, length Hip Point 
Measure. 

Test measures around Hip and Waist. 

Tight Linings should fit very snug. 

Add on if necessary, on Lines 16, IS, 14, 1 3 at Hip. 

Deduct if necessary, from Lines 16, 1 4, and Curves "i" and "A" at Hip. 

Cut pattern on heavy lines, tracing the side back under arm piece. 

Practice and get Tight Lining perfect as Coats are built on these lines. 

Practical Use for Tight Linings. These tight Linings when placed on fig- 
ures (paper mache forms) are invaluable to Dressmakers and Tailoress, also for 
home Dressmaking. Secure a bust form and iron stand, (one that can be regu- 
lated in height), be sure that form is smaller than your figure, place your fitted 
lining on this form, filling when necessary with Cotton Batting. You will find 
that this form (representing as it does your figure) is a wonderful help in design- 
ing, draping and building your dresses, suits, etc. 

Make your lining of good strong material, a grey twill, such as is used in mak- 
ing pockets for men's clothes, being well adapted to this purpose. Sample sent on 
request. 

Allow for all Seams. 



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LESSON 6 

TIGHT LINING 




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Lesson No. 7. Coat Collar. 

(See Figs. I and 2). 
Draw Line I, starting at a point to represent Eyelet. 
Dot Center Front and Center Front plus J^ inch. 

Add yi inch to both Side Neck and Half Front Measures. Draw Arcs i 
and 2. Dot Center Neck from intersection of Arcs i and 2, on Arc 2. 

Draw Line 2, passing through Center Front plus j/< inch. 

Draw Line J parallel to and i '/. inches from, Line 2. 

Dot >4 inch up on Arc 2, from intersection of Arcs i and 2. 

Draw Line 4 (folding line of revere of collar), starting on Line J extending 
up through the point >^ inch above the intersection of Arcs i and 2, to 3 inches be- 
yond. (Line 4 may be made any desired length, depends upon length of collar). 

From end of Line 4 draw up 2 inches and down ij/^ inches (right angles to 
Line 4). 

Draw Curve "i," from I's-inch point to Side Neck Point, continuing, place 
* on Line J and draw from Side Neck Point to about i}^ inches beyond Line J. 
Draw Line 5, distance i^/> inches up from * (Fig. l). 

Draw Curve "i" starting back ^/j inch from end of 2-inch line and ending at 
end of Line 5. (Fig. I ). 

Draw short Curve at top end of Curve "i," to end of Line 4. 

Draw Curve "4" from end of Curve "i" {ly, inches from *) to meet Line 4 
on Line J. 

Practice and get perfect before starting coat lesson. 

Allow for all seams. 

Coat Notes : See Lesson 8. 

The fullness, extra measure, necessary on Waist Line depends upon general 
proportion of Bust, Waist and Hip. 

For regular figures the following rules may be followed: 

Tight fitting coat add i inch to Waist. 

Three-quarter fitting coat add 5 to 6 inches to Waist. 

Semi-fitting coat add 10 to 12 inches to Waist. 

In cutting coat patterns, trace Side Back Piece, or paste extra paper between 
Waist and Hip Line where lines cross in order to get fullness required in Hip 
Measure. 



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Lesson No. 8. Three-quarter Fitting Coat. 

Draw Base Line I . 

Draw hine 2. 

Dot Half Back. 

Dot Full Back. 

Draw Line J. 

Draw Line 4 to Ji^-inch point on Line J. 

Draw Line 5. 

Dot half Blade on Line 5 and Dot Eyelet on Line ^ both to be measured from 
intersection Lines 4 and 5. 

Dot Center Front, also Center Front plus Y^ inch, measured from Eyelet. 

•Draw Line 6. 

Draw Back Arm Scye Curve, adding ]A inch to Back Arm Scye Measure. 

Draw small Neck Curve at Back Neck, starting Yx inch above end of Line 2. 

Draw "A" Curve from top of Back Arm Scye to Neck Curve at point ^ 
inch above end of Line 2 (Back Shoulder). 

■Draw Arcs i and 2, adding 3/ inch to each measure. 

Draw Arc 3, using intersection of Arcs i and 2 as a center, distance same as 
Shoulder Length. 

Draw Front Arm Scye Curve, adding Yi inch to Front Arm Scye Measure. 

■Draw Curve "i" (Front Shoulder). 

Dot Center Neck on Arc 2. 

Draw Line 7. 

Draw Line 8 parallel to, and lyi inches from Line 7. 

Draw Collar Line 4, starting on Line 8 (make as long as you wish,) passing 
through a point Y^ inch above intersection of Arcs i and 2 and going 3 inches 
beyond. 

Proceed with collar as per Lesson 7. 

After finishing Collar, locate Bust Point with Line Q (this line passing 
through a point that is half way between Eyelet and, (Center Front plus V2 
inch,) draw short line up from end of, and at right angles to. Line Q. 

Dot Full Front on Line J, measuring from intersection of Arcs i and 2. 

Draw Line lo at Full Front Dot and at right angles to Line J, length gener- 
ally from 2Y2 to 4 inches, according to Waist size. 

Draw a line up from end of, and at right angles to Line 10, length 3 inches. 

Draw Line II from a point on Line 5, ^ inch back from Eyelet. 

On Under Arm Line II , Dot Under Arm Measure and Dot Vj inch on each 
side at Waist Line. 

Draw "D" Curve and "4" Curve from these Dots, meeting at top of Line II. 

Connect Under Arm Measure with Line J (Waist Line). 



Lesson No. ^—Continued. Three-quarter Fitting Coat. 

Draw Line 12 (new Back Line) passing through a point on Line J—^ inch 
from Base Line I, distance below Waist Line to equal Hip Point Measure. 

Dot a point in on Line 3 from Line 12, distance same as Front Line 10, in this 
case 33^ inches. 

In Miniature Pattern we show a coat for 24 Waist; adding 6 inches to this 
we have Waist 30 inches. 

Therefore we should have one-half of 30 inches, equals 15 inches of Waist 
Line for this half pattern. 

As the front and back pieces total 7 inches, we have 8 inches left for other 
pieces. We allow a balance in front of about i inch, thus making the Waist Line 
4>^ inches for Front Side and 35^ inches for Side Back. 

Measure 4^4 inches toward front on Waist Line from "D" Curve (Under 
Arm). 

Draw Curve "B" from a point 2 inches from end of Front Shoulder to top of 
3-inch line. 

Draw Curve Bust from this Curve "B" at Bust Point through the 4^.-inch 
point; length of this Bust Curve from top of Dart to Waist Line to be >^ inch less 
than opposite side of Dart. Draw Curve '^i" from Under Arm to this point at 
Waist Line. 

Measure Back 314 inches from "4" Curve (Under Arm) on Line 3. 

Draw Line 13 from a point 2 inches from end of Back Shoulder to the 3^^- 
inch point on Line 3. 

Draw Line 14 from a point half up on blade on Line 13, to the 3>4-inch 
point on Side Back Piece (Line 3). 

Dot Hip Point on Line II, measuring from waist down. 

Draw Curve "i" from Waist Line Under Arm to a point i>4 inches back from 
Hip Point. 

Draw Curve "A" from Waist Line Under Arm to a point Yi inch front of 
Hip Point. 

Draw Line l§ parallel to Line "J. Distance equal to Hip Point Measure. 

.Draw Line id, distance Hip Point Measure, at right angles to a line drawn 
across dart. 

Draw Line IJ , distance Hip Point Measure, to a point 4 inches from end of 
Line 12. 

Draw Line 1 8 to meet end of Line 1 7. 

Note: Test distance around Hip. Always make coat pattern with at least i 
inch fullness at Hip to allow for lining, seams, etc. 

Test shoulder length. For figures with round, full or stooping backs, take a 
dart out at top back shoulder seam, adding enough at top of Back Arm Scye on 
shoulder to make correct length of shoulder. See dotted lines on lesson figure. 

(See Coat Notes in Collar Lesson 7), 

Allow for all seams. 



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THREE-QUARTER FITTING COAT 




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Lesson No. 9. Two- Piece Coat Sleeve. 

Draw Line I, (Base Line) or use edge of paper, length to equal Sleeve 
Length Measure. 

Draw Line 2, from end of and at right angles to Line I , length 6 inches. 

Dot i^ inch up on lower end of Line I. 

Draw Line J from this ij^-inch dot, passing through Line ^ at ^/^ of Hand 
Measure. 

Dot i^ inches out and >4 inch in on Line J from the 3^ Hand Point. 

Dot Shoulder to Elbow Measure on Line I. 

Draw Line 4. Dot ij/^ inches on Line 4 from Line I ; Dot Yi of Elbow; Dot 
2 inches out and i inch in from the ^4 Elbow Dot on Line 4. 

Dot 34 of Arm Scye Measure from top on Line I ; Dot i inch up from this 
point; Draw Line 5; Dot 34 of Arm Scye and 2/3 of Arm Scye on Line 5. 

Draw Line 6 at top of Line I , length to be 1/3 of Arm Scye. Line 6 at right 
angles to Line I. 

Draw "i" Front Arm Scye Curve from 34 Arm Scye Dot on Line I to }i 
Arm Scye Dot on Line 5. 

Dot I inch up from end of Line 6; draw "2" Front Arm Scye Curve from this 
point to Yx Arm Scye Dot on Line I and with Square in almost same position 
connect with end of Line 5 by Curve "i," at top. 

Draw "B" Curves from. 34 of Arm Scye Dot on Line I to 134-inch Dot on 
Line 4, and from this i3/<-inch Dot to 134-inch Dot at lower end of sleeve on 
Line I. 

Draw straight Line J from end Line 5 to the 2-inch dot on Line 4; draw 
straight Line 8 from a point 34 inch out on Line 4, to the 134-inch point on 
Line 3. 

Draw gradual curve from Line 7 into Line 8. 

Draw straight Lines Q and 10, meeting at the i-inch point on Line 4, draw 
sharp curve between these lines cutting about 34 inch in on Line 4. 

Trace Under Arm piece as indicated on lesson figure. 

Note: When drafting Sleeve having large Arm Scye, the curve at top will 
be wider in proportion. 

Allow for all seams. 



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Lesson No. io. Box Coat. 

The Box Coat is supposed to be a loose, easy fitting garment, hanging in clean 
straight lines, fitting at shoulders, but showing few, if any, of natural figure lines. 
Proceed as in Lesson 8, adding 2^ inches to Side Neck Measure when drawing 
Arc No. I. 

In order to get straight front efifect we take the front Dart out at Shoulder as 
shown. 

The width of this Dart depends on the e.xtra that is added to Side Neck Meas- 
ure when we draw or Describe Arc i. 

In figures having fairly regular measurements, and Busts from 34 to 40, the 
23^ inches extra, as shown in lesson will be correct. 

For figures with Bust Measure of 32 or less, add ij^ to 2 inches to Side Neck 
Measure when you draw Arc i. 

For Large Busts (42 or over) add 3 inches to Shoulder Point Measure. 

Note that in describing Arc 3 we add the extra 2 inches for Front Shoulder, 
and that this extra 2 inches is taken out in Dart as shown, coming to a point i inch 
in front of the half way point on Line 5. 

The regular >4 inch is added to Front and Back Arm Scye, also Half Front 
and Center Front. 

Extend top on Front Shoulder up ^ inch as shown at *. 

The Under Arm Line 10 is drawn generally from a point about i inch back 
of Eyelet. 

Test Hip Line — always have plenty of fullness at Hip. 

If desired, Curves "i" and "A" can be used over hip as shown by dotted lines. 

Allow for all seams. 

Points to Remember: Be sure that measures are correct, keep the Under 
Arm Square steady, do not allow the measuring tapes to get twisted. 

Test Waist, Shoulder and Hip Measures on your patterns before cutting. 

Do not try to go ahead by guesswork. All necessary points are established by 
actual measurements. 

Allow for all seams when cutting material. 

New Era System Patterns have been tested on all kinds of figures — the re- 
sults proving its superiority in speed and accuracy over all old-style methods. 



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